Key Takeaways
- • Arke Telekom, a defence and communications technology company, secured €1 million in funding from ACT Venture Partners, a deeptech-focused venture capital firm.
- • The company's ArkeLink system combines software-defined radio with a self-forming, self-healing mesh network designed to keep drones connected under electronic warfare and jamming conditions.
- • Arke Telekom has been selected for NATO DIANA, a defence technology accelerator offering access to testing facilities, industry partners and international networks.
- • The funding will support international expansion and a broader product portfolio for different types of unmanned systems, with defence as the primary market.
Summary
Arke Telekom, a company developing defence and communications technologies, has raised €1 million from ACT Venture Partners, a venture capital firm focused on deeptech investments, according to Tech.eu. The investment is aimed at advancing the company's communication solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that operate in environments affected by electronic warfare, signal jamming and satellite navigation disruptions.
The article notes that as UAVs become smaller, more affordable and more widely deployed in military operations, maintaining reliable communication links remains a challenge. Signal interference can impair operational capability, and conventional communication systems designed for larger military platforms may not suit smaller unmanned aircraft.
To address this, Arke Telekom has developed ArkeLink, which combines software-defined radio with a self-forming and self-healing mesh network architecture. The system maintains connectivity by automatically rerouting communication paths when individual links are disrupted. Barış Karadeniz, co-founder and CTO of Arke Telekom, said networks must adapt to changing conditions and maintain communications even when individual links are lost, adding that the company aims to deliver these capabilities in a compact, scalable solution usable across different unmanned systems.
Dr. Saygun Önay, co-founder and CEO of Arke Telekom, said the funding represents a step toward introducing ArkeLink to international markets. He cited ACT Venture Partners' technical expertise, deeptech investing experience and international network as factors that could support expansion. Arke Telekom has also been selected for NATO DIANA. While defence remains ArkeLink's primary market, the article notes potential applications in disaster response, search and rescue, public safety and critical infrastructure operations. The company plans to use the new capital to expand internationally and broaden its product portfolio.
The article notes that as UAVs become smaller, more affordable and more widely deployed in military operations, maintaining reliable communication links remains a challenge. Signal interference can impair operational capability, and conventional communication systems designed for larger military platforms may not suit smaller unmanned aircraft.
To address this, Arke Telekom has developed ArkeLink, which combines software-defined radio with a self-forming and self-healing mesh network architecture. The system maintains connectivity by automatically rerouting communication paths when individual links are disrupted. Barış Karadeniz, co-founder and CTO of Arke Telekom, said networks must adapt to changing conditions and maintain communications even when individual links are lost, adding that the company aims to deliver these capabilities in a compact, scalable solution usable across different unmanned systems.
Dr. Saygun Önay, co-founder and CEO of Arke Telekom, said the funding represents a step toward introducing ArkeLink to international markets. He cited ACT Venture Partners' technical expertise, deeptech investing experience and international network as factors that could support expansion. Arke Telekom has also been selected for NATO DIANA. While defence remains ArkeLink's primary market, the article notes potential applications in disaster response, search and rescue, public safety and critical infrastructure operations. The company plans to use the new capital to expand internationally and broaden its product portfolio.
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